Benkia

Block / Subdivision Khatra
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Benkia

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Benkia village is 329028. Benkia village is located in Khatra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.5km away from sub-district headquarter Khatra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Benkia village. As per 2009 stats, Khatragram Ii is the gram panchayat of Benkia village.

The total geographical area of village is 85.89 hectares. Benkia has a total population of 498 peoples, out of which male population is 242 while female population is 256. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1057 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of benkia village is 47.79% out of which 61.98% males and 34.38% females are literate. There are about 116 houses in benkia village. Pincode of benkia village locality is 722140.

Khatra is nearest town to benkia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Benkia

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 498 242 256
Literate Population 238 150 88
Illiterate Population 260 92 168

Connectivity of Benkia

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Benkia

Frequently Asked Questions about Benkia

Where is Benkia located?

Benkia village is situated in Khatra Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benkia?

The Gram Panchayat of Benkia is Khatragram Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Benkia?

The pincode of Benkia is 722140, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Benkia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Benkia is 498, with 242 males and 256 females.

How many households are there in Benkia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Benkia village has a total of 116 households.

What is the literacy rate in Benkia as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Benkia is 47.79%. The male literacy rate is 61.98%, while the female literacy rate is 34.38%.